Everblades preseason games set

August 23, 2013

The Florida Everblades announced Thursday that the team will host the Orlando Solar Bears for two preseason games to be played at Germain Arena on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12.

The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 and 7 p.m. on Oct.12. The Everblades open the regular season on at Germain Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, also against the Solar Bears.

Individual game tickets for the both the preseason and regular season go on sale beginning Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. Purchase tickets at the arena box office 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, or by phone at (239) 948-7825.

Earlier this week, the team traded the rights to goaltender Cody Reichard to the Fort Wayne Komets in exchange for future considerations.

Reichard, 26, originally was acquired by the Everblades from the Stockton Thunder on March 8 of this year. Reichard did not make an appearance for the Everblades because at the time of his acquisition he was recalled to the American Hockey League where he posted a 13-8-5 record with a 2.64 goals-against average and .911 save percentage.

Reichard was a standout goaltender at Miami University (Ohio). He posted a record of 53-24-9, a 2.10 goals-against average, and a .912 save percentage over his four-year collegiate career (2008-12).

Reichard will join former Everblades netminder John Muse, who recently agreed to terms with Fort Wayne earlier this month.